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at this office, but my order was treated with contempt) I receive numerous letters asking that claims decided by the Board of Agents at this place may be collected but I find it impossible to comply owing to the absence of troops in this vicinity the citizens in some instances taunt the Freedmen with this fact

I think the feeling against the Bureau is more bitter now than at any time since my arrival

I am Major
Very Respectfully
Your Obt Servt
J. H. Hall
Lt & Asst Supt   

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